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How Big Data, AI and Blockchain Are Changing Finance
Giné, Mireia; Antón, MiguelArticle ART-3200-EFinance, Information TechnologiesThe marriage of finance and technology has given rise to new players that are transforming the financial industry. Many of these fintech firms deliver more economical, flexible, user-friendly services, disintermediating financial services and capturing a considerable part of traditional banks' market share. The days of banks serving as the only access point to the financial system are over. Instead, new technologies are ushering in new forms of a...Starting at €8.20
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Bunge Ibérica: unas plantas con billete de ida y vuelta
Calvo, Eduard; Girbal, AlbertCase P-1128Service and Operations ManagementBunge es el líder mundial del procesado de semillas oleaginosas en general, y de soja en particular. La soja se cultiva fundamentalmente en Brasil, Estados Unidos y Argentina y, tras recolectarse las habas, éstas se molturan para transformarlas en harina para uso animal y aceite para uso humano, que se comercializan en el mundo entero. Siguiendo las directrices sugeridas en un caro informe elaborado por una gran firma de consultoría en 1998, la c...Starting at €8.20
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Mercadona and the Challenge of 2020
Serrano, Alejandro; Girbal, AlbertCase P-1176-EService and Operations ManagementAfter various decades of uninterrupted growth, Mercadona was completing its expansion in Spain and Portugal. Faced with this situation, it was natural in which direction the company strategy should head. Should it continue its expansion process into other countries, such as Italy? If so, what impact would the recent change of model from "integrated suppliers" to "totalers" have on the process?Starting at €8.20
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Kids&Us: International Expansion - Teaching Note
Girbal, Albert; Lago, AlejandroTeaching Note PT-73-EKids&Us is a successful family business founded by Natàlia Perarnau and Quim Serracanta. In Spain, the company has revolutionized methods used to teach children English from a very early age. The Kids&Us method is an innovative system that uses eye-catching materials with stories and characters that appeal to children, interactive classes in which songs play a key role, and CDs to facilitate repetition of content at home. The business model is ba...Starting at €0.00
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Kids&Us: International Expansion
Girbal, Albert; Lago, AlejandroCase P-1151-EService and Operations ManagementKids&Us is a successful family business founded by Natàlia Perarnau and Quim Serracanta. In Spain, the company has revolutionized methods used to teach children English from a very early age. The Kids&Us method is an innovative system that uses eye-catching materials with stories and characters that appeal to children, interactive classes in which songs play a key role, and CDs to facilitate repetition of content at home. The business model is ba...Starting at €8.20
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Selección de proveedores en PepsiCo Europa
Serrano, Alejandro; Nadjia Gassner; Humberto Pardi; Girbal, AlbertCase P-1190Service and Operations ManagementEn 2018, PepsiCo se plantea incorporar a un nuevo proveedor de CO2 a su proceso de fabricación, en las plantas de Europa del Este. Dicho proveedor ofrece un precio muy competitivo. Sin embargo, los otros aspectos clave, como la fiabilidad, el nivel del servicio, etc., deberán estudiarse a fondo antes de tomar una decisión. Además, contar con un proveedor nuevo implicaría eliminar a uno de los ya existentes. ¿Cuál debería irse? La propuesta de Mig...Starting at €8.20
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Operational Finance: (1) Financial analysis
Antón, MiguelFNO-1-EFinanceThe goal of this course is provide learners with a methodology through which they can analyze a company's financial situation and develop sound financing decisions accordingly. 1. Analyze and interpret financial statements. 2. Execute financial forecasts. 3. Diagnose financial problems. 4. Develop action plans to resolve financial problems. -
Operational Finance: (3) Diagnosis and action plan
Antón, MiguelFNO-3-EFinanceIn this module, we introduce the final elements for a comprehensive understanding of operational finance. We'll explore tools like sensitivity analysis to evaluate decision outcomes under varying conditions. Additionally, we'll delve into key issues for the company and its shareholders, including sustainable growth and ROE (Return on Equity), while revisiting NFO (Need for Funds for Operations) and more. -
Operational Finance: (4) Sensitivity Analysis, NFO Revisted and Building up the ROE
Antón, MiguelFNO-4-EFinanceIn this module, we'll explore the Need for Funds for Operations (NFO) and Working Capital (WC), two key concepts essential for understanding the company's problems. Ultimately, armed with a thorough diagnosis, we'll create an action plan that will lead us towards sustainable growth. -
The Payments System
Antón, Miguel; Giné, MireiaTechnical Note FN-648-EFinancePayment systems are necessary for the correct functioning of any modern economy, providing individuals, merchants and firms with the means for making and receiving payments, clearing and settlement.Starting at €8.20